Best low cost option for a reef ready tank?

[Jim Harrison]

I've spent thousands already - and I'd like to purchase a new tank. I purchased a used 76 gallon without a center brace which they had going without it... That makes me nervous and concerned for the integrity of the glass. So instead of putting a new top on it, I'd like to just buy new.

Looking for a 75g reef ready. What's the best low cost option?

Or is there a way to test the integrity of the glass? I've done a fill test, everything held, but it did bow out. That's what concerns me. While there are no visible cracks, I fear it could be weakened already.

 

[EriksOasis]

Buy a 75g tank and drill it yourself really easier than you would think.

 

[Jim Harrison]

Buy a 75g tank and drill it yourself really easier than you would think.

That really does seem like the best possible solution.

 

[EriksOasis]

http://glass-holes.com/Overflow-Kits_c3.htm

Remember hearing about them and figured this could be a good option for you kits come complete with drill bits and all.

 

[iLLwiLL]

Check out prices on deep blue tanks from your lfs, they're usually cheaper than online. Im a huge fan of their shallow 80.

 

[leahfiish]

I'm in a similar situation - I have a used 90g that is starting to make me nervous and I'm going to just upgrade. My plan is to purchase a new tank and drill it myself, and I was going to use a modular marine overflow box as I like the low profile. I've never drilled a tank before so it will definitely be a learning process but to me it seems like a reasonable plan.

 

[Jim Harrison]

http://glass-holes.com/Overflow-Kits_c3.htm

Remember hearing about them and figured this could be a good option for you kits come complete with drill bits and all.

Pretty cool, but I've already got the overflow boxes (Two 1" drains and the return is over the top as it doesn't bother me one bit). I just need to pick up a bit. I've got bulkheads galore. Bought like 6-7 of them.

 

[Jim Harrison]

Check out prices on deep blue tanks from your lfs, they're usually cheaper than online. Im a huge fan of their shallow 80.

Honestly, just checked - no joke, Deep Blue glass tank no holes - $185! That's incredibly inexpensive! Blew me away!

 

[Jim Harrison]

I'm in a similar situation - I have a used 90g that is starting to make me nervous and I'm going to just upgrade. My plan is to purchase a new tank and drill it myself, and I was going to use a modular marine overflow box as I like the low profile. I've never drilled a tank before so it will definitely be a learning process but to me it seems like a reasonable plan.

Oh! I really like that! A lot!

 

[Jim Harrison]

I'm in a similar situation - I have a used 90g that is starting to make me nervous and I'm going to just upgrade. My plan is to purchase a new tank and drill it myself, and I was going to use a modular marine overflow box as I like the low profile. I've never drilled a tank before so it will definitely be a learning process but to me it seems like a reasonable plan.

Browsing through their website - they have some really good prices on what appear to be really nice equipment.

 

[EriksOasis]

Where did you find a tank for $185? And what size?

 

[smiley28]

Yeah go with bean animal & ghost overflow plumb the return for 2 return with you really can make some nice setups just by working on the pluming

 

[leahfiish]

Browsing through their website - they have some really good prices on what appear to be really nice equipment.

I agree, I emailed them with some questions and they got back to me quickly. I can't wait to purchase and get the ball rolling in the next week or 2.

 

[ZAB]

Look on amazon you can apply for there amazon card and get between 6 to 12 months to pay it off zero interest... they have all size tanks some with free shipping and no tax...

 

[iLLwiLL]

185 sounds really cheap. I paid 500 for the rimless shallow 80 with the opticlear front panel.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Honestly, just checked - no joke, Deep Blue glass tank no holes - $185! That's incredibly inexpensive! Blew me away!

Score.

 

[Jim Harrison]

Where did you find a tank for $185? And what size?

My LFS Premium Aquarium in Salem, OR. It's a tank they've had on hand for a while. Its a 75g 48X18X21. They also sold me an Aqueon 48" T5 with LED moon lights for $299 (new). If it sits in the store too long they lower prices dramatically.

Love these guys.

 

[Jim Harrison]

I've spent thousands there already, they also like me. I'm money, so they make me good deals here and there.

 

[EriksOasis]

My LFS here in New York does a tank deal every now and then and sells the deep blues at cost which is really cheap.

 

[Jim Harrison]

I agree, I emailed them with some questions and they got back to me quickly. I can't wait to purchase and get the ball rolling in the next week or 2.

Let me know what you think when you get your shipment. I'm super curious.